sports editor & Hull City commentatorPublished4 May 2025Image source Getty ImagesSome Hull City fans have barely had time to make it back to East Yorkshire from their Bank Holiday weekend on the south coast but already talk of another possible managerial change is on their minds as it's our understanding the future of head coach Ruben Selles is under serious scrutiny heading into this summer Selles' remit when he was brought in last December was survival Was it frustrating and disappointing at times Did they have to overcome certain obstacles and challenges that hampered the ability to make greater progress what was left behind by the carnage of previous manager Tim Walter's short but damaging time in charge needed a lot of work to clean up The slapdash recruitment of the summer hampered them greatly too Selles brought order and structure to how the team were being managed again after five months where at times they were doing a lot in terms of training but actually gaining very little you can say he didn't improve the team enough Scraping past the winning post on goal difference alone isn't much to write home about Walter managed just three wins from August to mid-November There have been some positive moments; a 3-3 draw at home to eventual champions Leeds United a demolition of Sheffield United on their own patch a gutsy and professional win at Sunderland and a badly-needed strong first-half performance at Portsmouth to set the table for the eventual survival-confirming draw And there have been some poor ones too; in key games at home to relegation rivals Luton and Derby in recent weeks But it surely has to be a work in progress that needs time rather than rip it up and start again Selles has to be braver with his selection approach and substitutions at times (though maybe some of that was based on where they were in the table) and some players need to stand up and deliver their part in the aftermath have made it abundantly clear that despite some of the shortcomings of both Selles and his side he has their backing and the words 'stability' and 'consistency' have led the way in the many social media posts and comments about it It's clear that owner Acun Ilicali does things his way whilst perhaps guided (or maybe misguided) by certain forces and influences around him he said in December that the main reason he sacked Walter just hours after saying the German's position wasn't under threat was down to overwhelming negative fan reaction towards the former Hamburg boss So maybe in reverse that will be what keeps Selles in a job this time around who have long been mocked for a 'manager of the month' approach to employment in that regard I'm told Martin Hodge's appointment as new head of recruitment (working under sporting director Jared Dublin) is only the start of an overhaul of how things are done in terms of transfers For those Tigers fans who've suffered greatly this season anything to avoid a repeat of this dismal campaign Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt Alpine poised to replace Doohan with Colapinto The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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Read about our approach to external linking. by Lianna Golden (7News) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said three commercial planes were given go-around commands Sunday morning due to the presence of a United States Park Police (USPP) helicopter Air traffic controllers instructed Southwest Flight 3716 and United 2166 to abort their landings at Reagan National Airport (DCA) The FAA restricted helicopters and planes sharing DCA's airspace after January's midair collision USPP also commented on the cancellations: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is expected to make a major announcement this week regarding air traffic control systems nationwide "You need a system that is truly the envy of the world," U.S the best and brightest staff in our towers Duffy unveiled a new package to recruit and retain air traffic controllers It comes amid a shortage of about 3,000 controllers Authorities confirmed only one was on duty to handle the work of two people the night of the deadly January midair collision DENVER — A Denver therapist is turning his past struggles into a mission to help others William Davis is a licensed professional counselor candidate working with Fully Liberated Youth a Denver-based organization that helps young people Growing up in a chaotic and uncertain environment Davis said he lacked resources and stability due to his parents' separation My parents were separated before I was 12,” Davis said Davis said his difficult upbringing led him to explore psychology he is supporting young people in their mental health journey He said that mental health solutions vary for each person He encourages young people struggling with mental health issues to acknowledge the small victories 'I woke up.' That is adding to your mental health "I walked out the house today,” Davis said The National Institute of Mental Health supports this approach noting that solutions can include getting more sleep and seeking therapy a mental health helpline offering support and referrals to walk-in centers Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises Organize Registered nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville to demand HCA restore Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) to their approved list of health providers announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) today Mission management did not notify nurses and other Mission staff about this major change in coverage which now means MAHEC physicians are out of network With the ongoing physician shortage in western North Carolina and very long wait times to establish a relationship with a doctor this change leaves Mission RNs and staff without timely access to health care Nurses only found out about this change from other nurses or when their coverage was denied State law requires 45 days’ written notice before ending or changing group coverage.  “I am outraged that Mission management did not notify us that care through MAHEC is no longer being covered,” said Hannah Drummond “I have been going to MAHEC providers for years I was stunned to be denied coverage for an annual physical and immunization Who: Registered nurses at Mission HospitalWhat: Rally to demand HCA restore MAHEC coverage to Mission employeesWhen: Thursday As one of the only in-network providers for many specialties MAHEC is a critical health care provider for HCA employees at Mission Hospital including being the hospital’s exclusive trauma provider and a provider for general surgery Previously covered care will now cost nurses hundreds or even thousands of dollars Nurses are demanding that HCA immediately reinstate MAHEC coverage be transparent about all health plan changes and provide access to all care at Mission Hospital RNs are also filing complaints with the North Carolina Department of Insurance about HCA violating the law nurses are scrambling to find new providers or going without care including a nurse who must find a new provider 7 months into her pregnancy an RN whose child can no longer get mental health treatment and several other nurses who recently established care at MAHEC after months of searching for a primary care physician “It is unbelievable that the nurses who provide care for our community can no longer get care from MAHEC physicians,” said April Dozier “The MAHEC doctors who work at Mission are now out of network for us NNOC represents more than 1,500 nurses at Mission Hospital National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee CE courses are free to National Nurses United members See all classes If you’re interested in organizing a union at your facility Contact us See all issues © 2010 - 2025 National Nurses United    |    Privacy Policy Jace Horvath first learned English from watching the Disney Channel and is now graduating from law school Jace Horvath first learned English by watching American television shows but there was only minimal training available in school and I wanted to learn more English,” Horvath said “I relied on mainly American television shows to learn English and to really just get a grasp of the language and then learn the grammar side a bit at school.” His television time inspired his career choice “I watched some ‘Law and Order,’ which introduced me to the American legal system and I watched a lot of ‘Friends,’” he said I don’t honestly remember because I tried to pay attention to just learn the words.” Horvath was also fascinated with the American legal system while a Hungarian high school student.  Graduating from Law School is the culmination of conversations Jace Horvath had with friends in high school “My friends and I talked about the American legal system When I read it for the first time in English but had little interest in going to college A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he went to England on a two-year volunteer mission and then stayed another year to work he discovered online learning through the Pathway Program at Brigham Young University-Idaho he came to the United States and enrolled at BYU-Idaho to study graduating with a degree in finance after cycling through four other potential majors he also tried out for a comedy improv group The group’s manager heard his accent and thought it might “bring in the ladies,” he recalled and after graduating he worked for a consulting firm he thought the Air Force was the most family-friendly to his situation and that Air Force ROTC and law school would be a good fit He selected UVA Law because of the proximity of the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School and family considerations The Air Force offers the One-Year College Program students are guaranteed a position as an Air Force judge advocate upon successful completion of the Air Force ROTC program commander of the Air Force ROTC detachment he represents a unique blend of academic achievement and life experience that adds depth and perspective to our cadet wing,” Bell said “Enrolled in a one-year graduate law program Cadet Horvath joined AFROTC with a clear sense of purpose and a drive to serve.” Bell said while Horvath is about a decade older than the other cadets “Horvath has integrated seamlessly into the unit,” Bell said grasping military concepts quickly and demonstrating a genuine commitment to learning the profession of arms His inquisitive nature and thoughtful engagement have made him a standout among his peers.” “Other law schools seem to be in either larger cities or places that may not have been as nice for our family,” he said my wife would say that we chose this school because of Charlotteville Horvath is still considering what type of law he would like to practice while serving his country in the Air Force.  “I really enjoy looking at the facts of what happened and how that relates to the laws,” he said but that’s probably 99% of why I enjoy the law and how they relate to what we’re trying to achieve.” Horvath enjoys challenges because they help him grow He also believes his version of the American dream – married with children and serving his country – has surpassed the expectations of the Hungarian teenager who dreamed of America “What our family has experienced and where we’ve been from applying for permanent residency and then citizenship and having our third daughter born here in Charlottesville to knowing that I’ll give them a lot broader spectrum of opportunities than I could have imagined when I was a little one.” (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”) and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries today announced the appointment of Michael Bryan Sims to its board of directors Sims is appointed as an independent Class I director with a term expiring at the Company’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Mission Produce’s board of directors has increased the size of the board from eight to nine directors Sims is a seasoned financial executive with more than four decades of experience leading global organizations across the food with a proven track record of driving growth and leading transformative initiatives for both public and private companies Sims most recently served as Executive Vice President and CFO of TruGreen where he led the company through critical financial restructurings He previously held senior leadership roles at AdvancePierre Foods where he helped take the company public and later facilitated its acquisition by Tyson Foods where he led global finance and business development initiatives for over 20 years Sims currently serves on the boards of The Hain Celestial Group and Winland Foods where he provides strategic and financial oversight as a board member and audit committee chair He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University “We are pleased to welcome Michael to our board of directors,” said Steve Barnard “Michael’s extensive financial background combined with his board-level experience in the food and consumer sectors make him an ideal addition to our team We expect that his proven ability to align financial strategy with long-term business objectives will enhance our growth strategies and create sustainable value moving forward.” “I’m honored to join the board of Mission Produce,” said Mr “Mission’s industry-leading position in the avocado and mango industries and supply chain transparency aligns closely with my professional philosophies and I look forward to supporting the Company’s continued growth and success.” Investor Relations:ICRJeff Sonnek646-277-1263jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com Media:Jenna AguileraMarketing Content and Communications Manager Mission Produce, Inc.press@missionproduce.com This work, Scouts on a Mission: 1st Squadron, 102nd Calvary Regiment and Syrian Free Army Enhance Combat Capabilities, by CPT Kyle Marr, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity.” Pope Francis “animated by the Lord’s love,” was faithful to his mission “to the point of exhausting all his strength.” This was a primary point of Cardinal Mamberti’s homily delivered during the final Mass of the Novemdiales (Masses marking the nine days of mourning for a deceased pope) reflecting on the Gospel passage from John read on this Third Sunday of Easter The reading recounts the encounter of the Risen Jesus with several apostles by the Sea of Tiberias ending with Jesus entrusting Peter with his mission and the command: “Follow me!” Cardinal Mamberti remarked that this Gospel is especially fitting for a Church now praying for a new Successor of Peter as the Conclave begins on 7 May the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles where Peter and the others declare: “We must obey God rather than men.” The French Cardinal recalled how Pope Francis warned the powerful and proclaimed to all humanity the joy of the Gospel “I stood near him on Easter Sunday at the Loggia of the Blessings of this Basilica but above all to his courage and determination to serve the People of God until the end.”” Cardinal Mamberti recalled words of Pope Benedict XVI “Simon understands that Jesus is satisfied with his poor love the only one he is capable of.” It is this divine understanding that gives hope to the disciple who has known the pain of unfaithfulness Peter follows the Master “with full awareness of his own fragility.” Cardinal Mamberti also recalled Saint John Paul II who on the 25th anniversary of his pontificate said “Every day in my heart I relive the same dialogue between Jesus and Peter,” and that he felt Jesus encouraging him to answer you know everything; you know that I love you.” Then Jesus would entrust him again with his responsibilities Cardinal Mamberti also recalled the second reading from Revelation with its praise and adoration of God and the Lamb that “adoration is an essential dimension of the Church’s mission and of the faithful’s lives.” In his homily for Epiphany 2024 the Pope lamented that “we’ve lost the habit of adoring Let’s rediscover the beauty of prayerful adoration “This ability to adore was clearly present in Pope Francis His intense pastoral life and countless encounters were always rooted in long periods of prayer shaped by Ignatian discipline He often reminded the Church that contemplation is “a dynamic of love” that “lifts us to God not to detach us from the world Cardinal Mamberti recalled how Pope Francis did everything under the gaze of Mary before whom he prayed 126 times at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major “Now that he rests near the beloved icon,” Cardinal Mamberti invited the faithful to entrust him to the intercession of the Mother of the Lord and our Mother the Church prayed that the Lord welcome Pope Francis into His kingdom acknowledging his trust in the Church’s prayer purifying him “of human weakness,” and granting him “the reward promised to faithful servants.” some Cardinals celebrated Mass in their titular churches across Rome the Cardinals will meet for General Congregations in the morning at 9 and again at 5 p.m with a possible afternoon session if needed Thank you for reading our article. 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His Excellency Abdulla Lootah Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange The meeting provided an opportunity to explore areas of mutual interest between New Jersey and the UAE In a meeting with Professor Mohamed-Vall M President of the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) Governor Murphy announced Memoranda of Understanding between Kean University and three Dubai universities: American University of Dubai the first private university in the UAE; University of Dubai one of the top universities in the UAE; and University Wollongong in Dubai the first international Australian university established in the UAE that offers globally recognized The MOUs will create opportunities for research partnerships across areas of shared interest between Kean University and the UAE academic institutions Six silver stars shimmer in the sunlight as they hang above an ice chest overflowing with Jarritos and Jumex Freshly cut fruit and containers of chamoy sit in trays of ice in front of walls lined with Mexican sweets that tempt children into spoiling their dinners yet it feels like a slice of South Side San Antonio “Albert’s Mexican Products,” with “Mexican” painted in the colors of the flag Each of the the silver stars to the left represents one of Albert Núñez’s six children “Gracias por su preferencia de parte de la Familia Núñez,” which translates to “Thank you for choosing the Núñez Family.” Núñez greets every customer with a “¡Buenos días!” and a wide smile When I visited his stand at San Antonio’s Mission Open Air Market in March Núñez has run his family business nearly every operating day since 1999 Mission Open Air Market sprawls across sixty acres and hosts 1,800 vendors and 30,000 shoppers each week Originally founded in 1973 at the site of the old Mission Drive-In Theatre the market moved to its current location in 1985 I remember tugging at my mother’s hand desperate to dash ahead with the “big kids.” I was small then enchanted by the maze of rows filled with toys and color the buzz of Spanish chatter and the steady rhythm of the crowd feel familiar Mission has been a constant for families like mine—and vendors like Núñez and Núñez has been working the grounds since he was a teen has passed down the business legacy to his children “Ever since my dad showed me the ropes how to invest in your money and work and proceed I’ve never worked for anybody by the hour except for here at the market,” Núñez says “I don’t even think it’s my job no more I like it because it’s like a hobby to me He pointed down the aisles where he once steered a golf cart and sold snow cones Now he watches customers he’s known for decades browse his shelves their children growing alongside his business “I’ve seen kids in mamas’ stomachs; they come in strollers they’re adults with their own family,” he says to grow with the market cause it’s like a family The market has weathered storms both literal and figurative Many of them rely on the market to supplement their income but rising costs and other economic concerns persist Yet resilience runs deep at Mission Open Air Market One vendor shared that he arrives as early as 1 or 2 a.m After the city asked Jay in 1984 to move from the Mission Drive-In site away from the historic Mission San José the new market grounds opened near SE Loop 410 in January 1985 The debut market at that location welcomed 35 vendors—and a bitter surprise A rare snowstorm had swept through San Antonio heavy snow had piled up to knee height and blanketed the market Everyone was bundled up in jackets not meant for such weather and vendors fought against the wind to set up their stalls stood among the rows and booths and wondered if he’d made a terrible mistake I thought I was going to close shop,” he said It’s that spirit—warmed by grit and community—that continues to define the market kids clutching their new toys trail behind parents and tired families promise to return next week a leading distributor of fresh Hass avocados has appointed Michael Bryan Sims as an independent Class I director to its board Sims will serve on the audit committee with a term expiring at the Company's 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders expanding the board from eight to nine directors Sims brings over 40 years of experience in food most recently serving as EVP and CFO of TruGreen His previous roles include senior leadership positions at AdvancePierre Foods and Chiquita Brands International He currently serves on the boards of The Hain Celestial Group and Winland Foods as a board member and audit committee chair un distributore leader di avocado Hass freschi ha nominato Michael Bryan Sims come direttore indipendente di Classe I nel proprio consiglio di amministrazione Sims farà parte del comitato di revisione contabile con un mandato che scadrà all'Assemblea annuale degli azionisti del 2028 portando il numero dei membri del consiglio da otto a nove Sims vanta oltre 40 anni di esperienza nei settori alimentare avendo ricoperto recentemente il ruolo di EVP e CFO presso TruGreen In precedenza ha occupato posizioni di alto livello in AdvancePierre Foods e Chiquita Brands International Attualmente è membro del consiglio e presidente del comitato di revisione contabile di The Hain Celestial Group e Winland Foods un distribuidor líder de aguacates Hass frescos ha nombrado a Michael Bryan Sims como director independiente de Clase I en su junta directiva Sims formará parte del comité de auditoría con un mandato que expirará en la Reunión Anual de Accionistas de la Compañía en 2028 ampliando la junta de ocho a nueve directores Sims aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en las industrias de alimentos habiendo sido recientemente EVP y CFO de TruGreen Sus cargos anteriores incluyen puestos de alta dirección en AdvancePierre Foods y Chiquita Brands International Actualmente forma parte de los consejos de The Hain Celestial Group y Winland Foods como miembro y presidente del comité de auditoría Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO)는 신선한 하스 아보카도 Michael Bryan Sims를 독립적인 클래스 I 이사로 2025년 5월 5일부터 이사회에 임명했습니다 이전에는 AdvancePierre Foods와 Chiquita Brands International에서 고위 경영진으로 근무했습니다 현재 The Hain Celestial Group과 Winland Foods 이사회 멤버이자 감사위원회 의장으로 활동하고 있습니다 un distributeur majeur d’avocats Hass frais a nommé Michael Bryan Sims en tant qu’administrateur indépendant de Classe I au sein de son conseil d’administration Sims siégera au comité d’audit avec un mandat expirant lors de l’Assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires de 2028 portant le nombre de membres du conseil de huit à neuf Sims possède plus de 40 ans d’expérience dans les secteurs de l’alimentation de l’agriculture et des biens de consommation Il a récemment occupé les postes de EVP et CFO chez TruGreen Ses expériences antérieures incluent des postes de direction chez AdvancePierre Foods et Chiquita Brands International Il siège actuellement aux conseils d’administration de The Hain Celestial Group et Winland Foods ein führender Vertreiber von frischen Hass-Avocados hat Michael Bryan Sims als unabhängigen Direktor der Klasse I in seinen Vorstand berufen seine Amtszeit endet auf der Hauptversammlung 2028 des Unternehmens und erweitert den Vorstand von acht auf neun Mitglieder Sims bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Lebensmittel Landwirtschaft und Konsumgüter mit und war zuletzt EVP und CFO bei TruGreen Zuvor bekleidete er Führungspositionen bei AdvancePierre Foods und Chiquita Brands International Derzeit ist er Mitglied im Vorstand von The Hain Celestial Group und Winland Foods sowie Vorsitzender des Prüfungsausschusses Investor Relations:ICRJeff Sonnek646-277-1263jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com Media:Jenna AguileraMarketing Content and Communications Manager Mission Produce, Inc.press@missionproduce.com Already have an account? Login A new partnership will allow UC San Francisco employees to ride Uber’s employee shuttle buses to Mission Bay.  which is headquartered in Mission Bay and operates an employee shuttle system that runs throughout the Bay Area will permit a limited number of UCSF employees to purchase a monthly subscription to ride the Uber shuttles beginning in June.  The service will be available to UCSF employees commuting to the Mission Bay campus on weekdays It will stop at several locations across the Bay Area.  “Given UCSF’s limited parking capacity and our sustainability goals to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips to campus, joining with Uber’s employee commuter shuttle program is a win for both organizations,” said Jon Giacomi, associate vice chancellor, UCSF Campus Life Services “We are thrilled that our employees can benefit from an existing commuter shuttle program for less than the cost of a parking space.” The monthly subscription service – available through the UCSF ecommerce marketplace at a flat $160 monthly cost – will include 10 different routes View the detailed list of routes and stops Each route is expected to run commuter shuttles to Mission Bay in the morning, then drive the reverse route in the evening. UCSF employees will be dropped off and picked up at 3rd and 16th streets in San Francisco – just in front of the UCSF Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision and Uber’s Mission Bay headquarters UCSF is officially launching the program to employees commuting to Mission Bay beginning on Monday, June 2. Those interested need to purchase a monthly subscription by Wednesday The shared employer commuter shuttle model was conceptualized before the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s nice to be able to make it happen for the UCSF community,” said Vicki Sundstrom The monthly subscription service will be based on the number of seats available on Uber’s employee shuttles The program will start with a smaller pool of available seats and scale up with UCSF and Uber actively managing available seats.  “UCSF and Uber are proud to launch a groundbreaking partnership that reimagines employee transportation in the Bay Area,” said Andrew Preusse UCSF staff will now have convenient access to premium shuttle services during the work week This initiative not only helps alleviate parking constraints in Mission Bay and comfortable commute experience for UCSF’s workforce.” Amanda Aguliar is one such employee who plans to take advantage of the new shuttle service The communications specialist in Campus Life Services has been working behind the scenes on the shuttle project for months She also commutes to Mission Bay from Fremont four days a week – paying for gas “This will transform my commute,” Aguilar said UCSF employees will be responsible for any costs related to parking at shuttle pick-up locations The launch of commuter shuttle service comes just months after UCSF, local and state officials celebrated the announcement of new San Francisco Bay Ferry terminal at Mission Bay, due to begin service in 2027.  UCSF employees who commute to Mission Bay are eligible to participate.  Interested riders will purchase a $160 subscription by the 21st of each month to access the commuter shuttles the following month.  Subscribers use their UCSF email in the Uber app to access the service.  A valid UCSF ID and UCSF email address are required to register.  See UCSF’s FAQs for more information Subscribe to UCSF News Visit the Media Center © 2025 The Regents of The University of California Army Ranger turned rancher who is on a mission to not only to bring premium beef to consumers but also to save independent farms from disappearing spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on his ag journey All Rights Reserved. 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The tank truck veteran boasts over 40 years with Florida Rock & Tank Lines, which evolved into one of the largest fuel haulers in the Southeast in his 22 years as president, culminating with the company’s acquisition by United Petroleum Transports (UPT) in December 2023 Sandlin also is a long-time advocate for the bulk transportation industry serving as National Tank Truck Carriers and Florida Trucking Association chairman Now he’s ready for all new adventures—with his grandkids But like the grizzled hero in any good Hollywood story Sandlin had one last job before rolling into the sunset “I promised [UPT Executive Chairman] Greg [Price] I would help him transition this business,” Sandlin told Bulk Transporter “But I’ve been here more than 40 years “So there are other things I need to do.” With the long transition process nearly complete Sandlin announced his April 30 retirement in February “The success we’ve experienced over the course of my career at [former parent] Patriot [Transportation] and Florida Rock and Tank Lines has been very rewarding and something I am immensely proud of,” Sandlin said at the time “I will miss the daily challenge of building an organization and helping people reach their career goals I will also miss the interaction and relationships built over the years with our team and customers “But the company is in good hands with Greg Price Herndon expects it—thanks to Sandlin’s leadership through the UPT-Florida Rock integration which he insists already is a compelling success story filled with twists and turns: A long history of mutual respect; dramatic deal-making complications; a complex union of people and equipment; and the transformational creation of one of the largest for-hire fuel-hauling operations in the U.S. with tankers running coast to coast across the South “His knowledge of all things Florida Rock made a big difference,” Herndon said “I’ve only been here 3½ years and there wasn’t a process or procedure there I didn’t know With Rob at Florida Rock for more than 40 years So it was invaluable to have him around through the transition along with the fact that these two companies are very similar in nature.” Sandlin and Greg’s long-standing friendship bolstered through their years of NTTC involvement That helped because we were able to build a great relationship,” Sandlin said it was an easy conversation to have.” Their gentlemen’s agreement held until summer 2022 when Herndon learned about the passing of longtime Florida Rock CEO Ted Baker while mulling ways to boost UPT’s market share in the Southeast where he says drivers are easier to recruit “I decided to call Rob and start the discussion,” Herndon recalled “I wanted to know if there was any opportunity there.” As it turns out But they had to get the Baker family—Patriot’s founders and majority stockholders—on board first “They weren’t in the business of selling businesses,” Sandlin said “They were in the business of running businesses “So we had to make sure they were comfortable with the idea.” Selling Florida Rock to UPT made perfect sense to Sandlin so I didn’t want to sell the business to somebody who would come in and [UPT Executive Vice Chairman] David [Price] put their organization together I knew our cultures were closely aligned.” For UPT the acquisition was a strong geographic and commodity play accelerating its expansion into new markets and diversification into new product categories The only real roadblock was Florida Rock’s listing on the Nasdaq exchange “Our prior experience with acquisitions didn’t help when it came to purchasing a public company,” David said “It's a different ball of wax and another level of intricacies in terms of the protocols you have to follow documenting all your minutes for the shareholder meetings and the disclosures.” Those SEC filings combined with ensuring Sarbanes Oxley compliance and fair value for all parties extended the process—and left the Prices sweating for weeks “There was a ‘go-shop period,’ where we had to make the deal public so someone else could potentially come in and buy it out from underneath us,” David said Florida Rock was accustomed to operating as a publicly traded company But going private did allow him to hammer down on the UPT-Florida Rock integration “It eliminated the public-company work that we did quarterly and annually dealing with outside investors—all things I spent a lot of time on “That freed me up to take care of our people.” The $65.9 million acquisition was the largest pickup in UPT’s history Their combination created a top 10 tank truck carrier by revenue Herndon estimates UPT and Florida Rock combine for 2,000 loads per day—and put more than 13 million gallons of fuel in the ground every 24 hours—with a fleet of over 800 trucks They also boast more than 30 terminals across 11 Southern states Completing a union of that scope is a considerable undertaking But two key factors served to expedite their integration Florida Rock came with its executive team mostly intact Former CFO/COO Matt McNulty departed in May 2024 to join another Baker family business quickly filled his COO role and also stepped in as Florida Rock president when Sandlin retired “I couldn’t be happier with how Rob maintained Florida Rock’s leadership and culture,” Herndon said the family didn’t merge the two carriers instead preserving their identities as sister operations under a newly formed holding company “That’s the beauty of this transaction,” Herndon said “We didn’t touch any of Florida Rock’s operating entities and their day-to-day activities didn’t change much.” UPT acquired its name from Sun Oil Company in 1980 when the family still operated Oklahoma Tank Lines The Prices ran both logos under one DOT authority until rebranding in 2012 But David insists this situation is dissimilar “We ran OTL and UPT until there was too much overlap so it didn’t make any sense,” he shared “This is a much different because UPT and Florida Rock are two separate companies with their own leadership structures and markets.” Added Herndon: “Florida Rock’s people are proud of their name—and we committed to them we’re not changing it.” merge many back-office systems and functions under their corporate parent They selected Paycom as a singular payroll program and streamlined equipment purchasing as part of an efficiency-boosting assimilation Both companies used TMW’s transportation management system but they had to make their software “speak the same dialect,” and migrate UPT from on-premises servers to Florida Rock’s cloud-based version; and they continue to utilize different electronic-logging device (ELD) and camera technology “You have to ensure you’re doing things that are in the best interest of the overall company while not creating too big a problem in any one operating entity,” Sandlin said “Because change is not always perceived as good “So you have to be sure the changes you do make are working well.” saying there were a few “hiccups” because integrations are never perfect “Could we have done better by running redundant systems for a while And maybe that’s something we try next time,” he said and can also cause other issues.” David the value created was worth any minor complications everyone’s satisfied with how the first year went and I’m hoping to maintain that momentum,” he said Ongoing collaboration will only accelerate improvement ‘You’re going to start doing it the UPT way,’” David said “Our mentality is we can learn from each other UPT has picked up things from Florida Rock that improved our operations for customers and drivers—our two most important constituents “If we don’t have either of them Internal benefits include expanded maintenance and emergency response support enhanced equipment buying power in vendor negotiations and exponential opportunities for career advancement or relocation—just to name a few “We haul a lot of chemicals from Texas to Florida and historically we came back empty most of the time,” Herndon divulged “Now we have some synergies working where we can backhaul loads from Florida to Texas.” Synergies extend to external relationships With only a 40% overlap in their existing customer bases UPT and Florida Rock gained access to new customers we can learn from each other’s customers,” Herndon elaborated “Maybe Florida Rock does something well on a customer’s scorecard or maybe they figured out the best way to avoid a crossdrop at a specific site “Those are things we can adopt on our side that benefit everyone.” Their constructive cooperation includes honoring the handshake agreement between Sandlin and Greg “You’ll see one or the other in each state,” Sandlin said “We’re not going to compete with each other for business.” And their unification is reflected in newly rebranded Florida Rock trucks which now feature UPT’s aquatone blue and logos that combine Florida Rock’s signature “FR” with UPT’s wavy red lines—and idea Sandlin suggested “We held our first combined leadership meeting last October and it went very well,” Herndon said and everyone was engaged and excited about our future—and future acquisitions—but we couldn’t have done it without the employees on both sides coming together as one team “It’s not us against them—and that resonates with our people.” Florida Rock is UPT’s largest acquisition to date “This isn’t a one-and-we’re-done type of thing,” David vowed “We want to continue growing geographically and commodity-wise.” Herndon said he had three signed non-disclosure agreements on his desk in March allowing UPT to “take a peak” at potential add-ons He also planned to enter into a buy-side agreement to increase UPT’s pool of prospects “We’re going to hire a third-party broker to find some good acquisitions for us,” he said But a lot of times it’s better when you the have buy-side folks making phone calls because they’re saying ‘This is what we’re seeing in the industry Are you interested in selling?’” Future acquisitions could be rolled up under UPT or Florida Rock “We’ll decide that when the time comes,” David said they’re aiming to strengthen cross-team relationships and evaluate new and existing technologies UPT is searching for ways to leverage Florida Rock’s dry bulk equipment Florida Rock is eyeing ISO container drayage opportunities at nearby ports and they’re jointly evaluating Tandem Concepts’ visibility software in an effort to better track and manage customer allocations at loading racks “It’s almost like a reservation system for fuel allocations,” Paulsen explained “It could help us improve efficiency and help us ensure timely deliveries for customers.” David is determined to maintain both companies’ cultures “My main focus is continuing to emphasize our mutual family values across both organizations to ensure everyone in this work family upholds them,” he affirmed After enjoying 20% growth in 2022 and 18% in 2023 UPT stayed flat while integrating Florida Rock last year So Herndon is zeroed in on fostering organic and inorganic growth “Our ambition is to be the largest tank truck carrier in the South,” Herndon concluded is hoping to sustain the momentum Florida Rock generated in 2024—when the carrier proved its worth rout of the UPT gate—while seeking new ways to contribute to their collective success “Our operations group at Florida Rock knuckled down and produced one of our better years in terms of profitability and growth in 2024 despite changes and minor distractions,” Paulsen said “And I know we’re all looking forward to exploring further growth opportunities “I’m excited to be part of this We’re two well-run companies that are now just one larger well-run company ‘What do we want to do together?’” has more than 20 years of experience as an award-winning journalist He spent 15 writing and editing for daily newspapers and began covering the commercial vehicle industry in 2018 He was named editor of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines in July 2020 The Columbus Baptist Association is off to a busy start this spring and their summer season will include a host of goodness to span from Columbus County to Nicaragua and an appreciation luncheon are on the horizon for the organization Sign-ups for one of those events will close this week The CBA Senior Adult Luncheon will be held on Tuesday and guest speaker Melanie Beeson from the North Carolina Baptist on Aging Ministry will be in attendance The purpose of the gathering is to honor and recognize CBA seniors Those who plan on attending must call the association office at 910.642.2155 by this Wednesday but the CBA needs a head count to know how much food to prepare for their guests The address for the church is 31 Pleasant Plains Church Road in Whiteville Backpack Buddies is a food ministry funded by the CBA each year to allow needy children to bring home meals for the weekend who may not have another chance to eat until they get back to school on Monday morning The last packing party of this school year will be held on Monday The association needs as many volunteers as possible for this distribution as they have so much to do This event will be held at the CBA office located at 208 South Thompson Street in Whiteville The Nicaraguan Mission Team will be collecting items to take to the country during their annual mission trip in June The supplies can be dropped off Monday-Weds or if you have an abundance of supplies for them you can call the association office to arrange for a pick-up Mission Serve will be coming back to Columbus County from June 21-28 The CBA will be hosting almost 300 teenagers and their youth leaders from all over the U.S who have paid to come and volunteer their time and energy to folks and organizations all over the area Churches and civic groups are needed to adopt and feed lunch to 19-20 small groups of the youngsters during their work week An outline of the schedule has also been posted to give folks a general idea of what is involved when helping out a team of about 12-14 people will worship with you at your church you will bring lunch to your team at their worksite Lunch will need to be served between 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m or anything large enough that can feed 12-14 hungry teenagers and drinks should also be included at each meal you will need to commit to the entire week and not just a few days you can also partner with a neighboring church and adopt them together Please call Teresa Powell at the CBA office as soon as possible to sign up to feed these hard-working Mission Serve kids You must be logged in to post a comment CZECH REPUBLIC — In terms of mission fields “this may be one of the worst places to go,” Tony Orellana said “That’s what makes it the best place to go.” Tony and Heidi Orellana talk about their prayers and dreams for the people of Olomouc Seated around a small table at a crowded train station the young couple spoke with The Christian Chronicle on a recent Thursday afternoon As commuters rushed by to catch trains to the Czech capital and other European hubs like Vienna and Warsaw the Orellanas talked about their dream to spread the Gospel in one of the most atheistic nations on the continent “It was easy to come here knowing the workers were few,” Heidi said “We didn’t want to go to a place where the church is already established Our mission is to stay here and not go back to the States.” (Bobo now serves as campus minister for the Razorbacks ministry.) She wanted to be a chef and studied at the Miami and Denver campuses of the prestigious Johnson & Wales University she worked at Chick-fil-A to save money for a post-grad degree in dietetics and was offered the chance to work on the corporate side of the restaurant chain One of her tasks was to help design the wrapper used on Chick-fil-A’s chicken biscuits But she longed to be involved in mission work so when the COVID-19 pandemic took her job Tony had spent time on short-term missions to Olomouc “This is the place that really touched my heart,” he said I already see a future of needing to rent a place of worship The newlyweds moved to Olomouc in February 2023 and spent their first year here in language learning They traveled to Prague to worship with a Church of Christ there Then they met a church member from Ukraine who fled to Olomouc with her children and began worshiping with her in Olomouc A student from one of the English camps put the Orellanas in touch with a friend in Olomouc I already see a future of needing to rent a place of worship,” he said Tony plans to start a class on “How We Got the Bible.” The small church also is partnering in efforts to translate material from Apologetics Press — a publisher associated with Churches of Christ — into the Czech language They plan what Tony called “Frisbee devotionals” in a nearby park during the summer months Despite the challenges they face in the highly secular nation where the Lord worked despite my weaknesses,” Tony said adding that he sees evidence of “God’s blessing on this work and on the church in Olomouc.” Subscribe today to receive more inspiring articles like this one delivered straight to your inbox twice a month Your donation helps us not only keep our quality of journalism high but helps us continue to reach more people in the Churches of Christ community {amount} donation plus {fee_amount} to help cover fees $3 million investment will focus on expanding care and proven programs fostering wellness and social connection Bread Financial's $3 million investment over the next three years will build on the company's history of supporting the Bob Woodruff Foundation including efforts focused on children and families of those who have served in uniform.  "For children in military and veteran families mental health challenges are compounded by frequent moves and other service-related stressors," said Ralph Andretta president and chief executive officer at Bread Financial and a Bob Woodruff Foundation board member "Bread Financial has a long history of making bold strategic investments that strengthen our communities and I am proud of our growing partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to help address the mental health needs of military-connected children with an integrated approach to holistic wellness." 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relationships with producers importers and wholesalers bring us considerable savings Media Contact: P-22 AgencyE: [email protected] managed by Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has officially begun its scientific operations embarking on an unprecedented mission to map the entire sky in 102 infrared wavelengths started regular science operations on May 1 after six weeks of system checkouts and calibrations and academic institutions including Caltech will capture approximately 3,600 unique images daily over the next two years These observations will create detailed maps that promise to revolutionize our understanding of the universe’s origins and the distribution of life-supporting molecules in our Milky Way “Thanks to the hard work of teams across NASA SPHEREx is operating just as we’d expected and will produce maps of the full sky unlike any we’ve had before This new observatory is adding to the suite of space-based astrophysics survey missions leading up to the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope SPHEREx will play a key role in answering the big questions about the universe we tackle at NASA every day,” said Shawn Domagal-Goldman acting director of the Astrophysics Division at NASA Headquarters in Washington The observatory will complete more than 11,000 orbits over its 25 months of planned survey operations circling Earth about 14½ times per day on a north-to-south trajectory passing over the poles it photographs one circular strip of the sky gradually building a complete view of the cosmos as Earth moves around the Sun the observatory will have observed every direction in space The mission is managed by JPL for NASA’s Astrophysics Division with Jim Fanson serving as the mission’s project manager at the Pasadena facility “We’re going to study what happened on the smallest size scales in the universe’s earliest moments by looking at the modern universe on the largest scales,” said Jim Fanson the mission’s project manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California “I think there’s a poetic arc to that.” the mission’s principal investigator who holds positions at both Caltech and JPL expressed enthusiasm about the telescope’s performance: “Some of us have been working toward this goal for 12 years The performance of the instrument is as good as we hoped That means we’re going to be able to do all the amazing science we planned on and perhaps even get some unexpected discoveries.” the light is sent to six detectors that each produces a unique image capturing different wavelengths of light These groups of six images are called an exposure and SPHEREx takes about 600 exposures per day the whole observatory shifts position — the mirrors and detectors don’t move as they do on some other telescopes SPHEREx relies on a system of reaction wheels which spin inside the spacecraft to control its orientation Hundreds of thousands of SPHEREx’s images will be digitally woven together to create four all-sky maps in 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technique will also allow researchers to measure the collective glow from all the galaxies that ever existed and see how that glow has changed over cosmic time The mission aims to investigate what happened in the first fraction of a second after the Big Bang when the universe underwent an event called cosmic inflation the universe was smaller than the size of an atom but the properties of that early universe were stretched out and influence what we see today No other known event or process involves the amount of energy that would have been required to drive cosmic inflation so studying it presents a unique opportunity to understand more deeply how our universe works The subtle influence of this event on the distribution of matter in the universe has left clues in the positions of galaxies that SPHEREx will study the observatory will make over 9 million observations of interstellar clouds in the Milky Way mapping materials that could provide insights into the origin of water and other key ingredients for life Scientists believe that Earth’s oceans originated from frozen water molecules attached to dust in the interstellar cloud where our Sun formed This comprehensive survey will provide researchers with unprecedented data about our cosmos potentially answering fundamental questions about the universe’s origins and the chemical precursors to life in our galaxy More » The ‘Humming-Byrd’ House: A Mid-Century Storybook Ranch Surrounded by Nature Pasadena Now has been published daily since April 2004 and is among the very oldest continuously operated community news websites in the U.S Pasadena Now strives to publish a full spectrum of news and information articles in service to the entire community The publication will remain free to readers and will not erect paywalls Copyright © 2025. 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TFKC is a local chapter of a national nonprofit that provides bicycles and cycling experiences for under-resourced and under-represented youth Originally established in Charlotte in 2000 the organization operates three main programs After leasing a location near NoDa for 17 years they recently moved into a purchased facility nestled between NoDa and Camp North End that is 2.5 times larger While the bigger space boosted the organization's capacity to fulfill its mission it has also increased its operating expenses Solar panels will reduce TFKC's demand for energy from the grid ultimately lowering their monthly energy costs "Whether partnering with a local nonprofit like Trips for Kids Charlotte our mission remains the same—to invest in lasting relationships and create a more sustainable future together," said John Clapp "By supporting Trips for Kids Charlotte with this solar installation we're not only reducing their long-term energy costs but also reinforcing our commitment to clean energy solutions that benefit communities Sustainability is about more than just energy—it's about empowering organizations to focus on what they do best and we're proud to play a role in that." 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Ubisoft said in the patch notes Players can also expect improvements for animation and visual issues along with multiple fixes for the game's Photo Mode the new update addresses crashing and stability issues Also notable in this update is the introduction of character bios in the Codex database Ubisoft said this should help players "keep track of the many allies and foes you will meet throughout your journey in Japan." update for Assassin's Creed Shadows varies in size by platform but on Xbox Series X|S it's a whopping 20 GB The patch officially arrives on May 6 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET An encounter with Luis Frois at a Jesuit Mission turns into an opportunity to help an old friend protect Lady Satoko and learn more about the Jesuits in this new Free Story Pack playable with both Naoe or Yasuke To meet with Luis Frois and start the quest arc Luis will be located south of the Merchants’ Quarters The quest will be available upon completing "The Path he Walks," in Yasuke's Board we have added character bios in the Codex database to help you keep track of the many allies and foes you will meet throughout your journey in Japan Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? 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Stories you've missed since your last login: Recommended stories based on your interests: Jason Crow of Colorado served — along with 1.5 million others — U.S military interests in the Iraq war beginning in 2003 lost about 4,500 service people and were responsible for a few hundred thousand Iraqi deaths We still have 2,500 troops there who assist their fragile government in counterterrorism efforts against ISIS activists who remain mostly underground This war was advocated by then-President George W approved by Congress and initially supported by the American public But it became unpopular within a year or two A young Barack Obama called it a "dumb war," a middle-aged Donald Trump called it a disaster and Joe Biden apologized for having voted for it when he was a U.S Vance was proud to have served in the Marines in Iraq but later said he felt deceived about the stated purposes of the war "Warfare" playing at local theaters doesn't let us forget about the Iraq War It is a viscerally intense and dramatic recreation of two days gone bad in the city of Ramadi Navy SEAL squad engaged in a brutal surveillance/sniper assignment that goes awry Bush authorized this "regime change" mission to punish Iraq's dictator for his possible ties to Osama bin Laden and because he believed Saddam Hussein was building weapons of mass destruction that would destabilize the region and be a threat to the world Stay up to speed: Sign up for daily opinion in your inbox Monday-Friday Iraq was also a major oil producing nation Not a few critics believed this war was greatly influenced by oil Asked one critic "How likely is it we would be there if Iraq's main product was asparagus?" Movie critics have hailed "Warfare" for being admirable helplessness and grenades and IEDs exploding — almost as if it was in the theater This is not a recruitment film like "Top Gun" or "Captain America." There is no effort here to glamorize war It merely reminds us of the sacrifices and hardship of those who serve in combat It honors these SEALS and reminds civilians of our debt to those who serve makes us conscious of how challenging it is to settle international disputes by military means Most of the movie shows SEAL members scoping out the neighborhood from an urban apartment they have commandeered They call for evacuation help and "show-of-force" air support But some of them are badly wounded and at least one dies — and the scenes are stark This movie provides no context and is apolitical Yet it can be seen as a companion film to "The Hurt Locker" (2009) and "American Sniper" (2015) Those films focus on specific individuals and heroics A critical documentary “No End in Sight" (2007) emphasizes the flawed intelligence and inept planning that undermined U.S The events depicted in this film occur in November 2006 That same month Republicans suffered major defeats in the congressional elections Then-President George Bush felt compelled to fire his good friend Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Tony Blair suffered major protests including in his own party and criticisms that he was a mere tool of Americans He was subjected to shouts that "Blair Lied People Died." Both Bush and Blair have been haunted by this failed war pulled our troops out of Iraq in 2011 but re-sent troops back there to help suppress ISIS in 2014 and later And we are deeply involved in "conflict resolution" efforts in Ukraine and Gaza There is a strong strain of isolationism in America yet we are more militarily involved in the world than most of us understand We currently have military bases or installations in about 80 countries — and about 165,000 military stationed abroad (the biggest presences are in Japan Who knows how many military satellites we may have War has been a constant of the human condition since the beginning of recorded history democracy and modernity hasn’t made a difference fewer than 300 years have been without war somewhere on earth "War is a matter of vital importance to the State the road to survival or ruin," said Chinese General Sun Tzu "It is mandatory that it be studied thoroughly." "Warfare” is a valuable addition to the "war as Hell" narrative and reminds of a war most of us want to forget Our generation now has an invaluable library of instructive and consciousness-raising war films Tom Cronin regularly writes on politics and policy He is co-author of a forthcoming book called "American Politics Film Festival." Email notifications are only sent once a day Colorado Politics is published both in print and online Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily designed for public policy arena professionals Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper containing outstanding features and news stories Secure your subscription to Colorado’s premier political news journal You can be in the know right alongside Colorado’s political insiders Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Kristi Noem said the agency should be focused on securing critical infrastructure Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said the Trump administration remains committed to combating cyber threats and protecting the nation but warned of changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to redirect the agency toward its core responsibilities The administration will continue to go after malicious hackers and focus on building resilience among critical infrastructure operators and small businesses Noem said in a keynote address at the annual RSAC Conference in San Francisco But she also criticized CISA for straying beyond its remit in recent years and vowed to put a stop to those activities “We need to put CISA back on mission,” Noem said but we also saw them get into areas that were not why they were created.” Noem’s last-minute appearance at RSAC came as the cybersecurity community remains deeply concerned about widespread job cuts and resignations at CISA and broader national security policy changes Noem said the agency is fully aware of the threat posed by Chinese hackers who are increasingly targeting small businesses local governments and other under-resourced organizations as part of a larger effort to disrupt U.S infrastructure and steal American companies’ trade secrets Noem also offered a surprising endorsement of the Biden administration’s secure-by-design initiative saying the Trump team would continue pushing companies to develop more secure technology She said DHS planned to use its purchasing power “to demand that we have secure products on the market” and make related procurement recommendations to state and local governments “We’re not going to be paying for security add-ons that should have been in the software to begin with,” Noem said The Trump administration is also focused on reducing regulatory and information-sharing burdens on the private sector and pushing more responsibility for boosting cyber resilience to the state and local level Noem warned that the federal government will not solve every problem “The federal government is here to support [states] and to provide for the nation’s defense,” she said Conservatives railed against CISA during the Biden administration as it worked with tech companies to combat disinformation. Even before that, Trump fired then CISA director Chris Krebs in November 2020 after Krebs declared that that year’s presidential election had been secure In early April, Trump ordered an investigation of Krebs leading to his resignation from SentinelOne CISA’s industry partners hope the agency remains a valuable resource for them executive director of the Information Technology Information Sharing and Analysis Center said the group still engages with CISA on a number of issues and continues to get threat intelligence from the agency “We look forward to continuing to work with them on our mutual goal of increasing cybersecurity across the IT Sector and the larger critical infrastructure community,” Algiers told Cybersecurity Dive via email Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts A report calls on federal authorities to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and take steps to modernize the air traffic control system Researchers discovered a technique that allows threat actors to maintain read-only access to vulnerable FortiGate devices after they are patched Subscribe to the Cybersecurity Dive free daily newsletter Subscribe to Cybersecurity Dive for top news The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines In an era where digital infrastructure powers nearly every aspect of modern life data centers are the backbone of our increasingly connected world From cloud computing and artificial intelligence to financial transactions and online communication these mission-critical facilities operate around the clock one critical element often remains an afterthought in the design and operational strategy of data centers—lighting Although lighting accounts for a small fraction of a data center’s total energy consumption Thoughtfully designed lighting systems not only enhance visibility and security but they also contribute to operational efficiency and long-term cost reductions As data centers evolve to meet growing demands integrating advanced lighting strategies can play a pivotal role in optimizing these high-performance environments Data centers are among the most energy-intensive building types and networking equipment consuming vast amounts of power Inefficient or poorly designed lighting systems can lead to unnecessary energy waste and operational inefficiencies Transitioning to high-efficiency LED lighting coupled with intelligent lighting controls can yield measurable cost savings and sustainability benefits enable dynamic adjustments based on occupancy and daylight availability and time-based scheduling can further optimize energy usage by ensuring that lights operate only when needed where energy efficiency directly impacts operating expenses these strategies can contribute to lower power usage effectiveness (PUE) ratings and overall cost reductions data centers house complex and high-power-density environments where even minor errors can lead to significant disruptions Proper illumination is essential for technician safety well-distributed lighting enhances visibility in server rooms supporting precision work and minimizing operational risks emergency lighting solutions are a key component of data center safety protocols Backup lighting systems must be reliable in the event of a power outage providing clear egress pathways and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards integrating fail-safe lighting solutions helps maintain continuous operations even in unforeseen circumstances Sustainability has become a core priority for data center operators Many data centers are setting ambitious carbon reduction targets and lighting upgrades present a straightforward opportunity to lower energy consumption and environmental impact Modern LED lighting solutions contribute to sustainability in multiple ways and longer operational lifespans compared to traditional lighting technologies lighting materials and fixtures designed with recyclability in mind can support broader circular economy initiatives within the built environment As data centers seek LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or other green building certifications integrating energy-efficient lighting strategies aligns with sustainability objectives and regulatory compliance the role of smart lighting technologies will become increasingly important Integrating lighting systems with building management platforms enables real-time monitoring These advancements not only enhance energy efficiency but also improve operational agility by allowing data center managers to respond proactively to environmental and usage changes Connected lighting solutions can also contribute to broader digital infrastructure strategies such as incorporating IoT (Internet of Things) sensors for environmental monitoring By leveraging lighting as a data collection and analytics tool operators can gain deeper insights into space utilization data center operators should consider the following lighting best practices: data center operators can create a more efficient and future-ready environment while achieving long-term cost savings and sustainability objectives Lighting is a critical element of data center design and operation A well-planned lighting strategy enhances efficiency and ensures the safety of personnel working in these mission-critical environments As the data center industry continues to expand and modernize embracing advanced lighting solutions will be key to achieving long-term operational success By prioritizing lighting as a strategic component data center operators can unlock tangible benefits in energy performance Jason King is a National Account Manager and Data Center Specialist at Cooper Lighting Solutions bringing extensive experience in optimizing lighting solutions for mission-critical facilities -Coupled with excessive costs and controversial maintenance contracts limiting Army repair capabilities the program exemplified flawed procurement Named for an American tank commander who died in 2003 in Baghdad and an infantryman who won the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1943 in North Africa the design process for the Booker began in late 2018 with the first prototype delivered in 2022 About eighty Bookers have been delivered to the US Army thus far The Army was likely concerned that if people started calling it a tank it would be used for roles that tanks have traditionally undertaken (fighting other tanks for example) rather than its intended infantry support role mission requirements that called for the deployment of a tank might have been fulfilled by the Booker rather than by one of the Army’s heavier Abrams tanks to a broader degree of organizational confusion about the nature and purpose of the Booker project What will fill the gap? At this point, the situation remains unclear. One option is a light Abrams variant although getting the massive main battle tank down to a “light tank” standard will be an engineering challenge preserving any maintenance and spare part coherence in the Abrams supply chain Robert Farley has taught security and diplomacy courses at the Patterson School since 2005 He received his BS from the University of Oregon in 1997 Farley is the author of Grounded: The Case for Abolishing the United States Air Force (University Press of Kentucky and Patents for Power: Intellectual Property Law and the Diffusion of Military Technology (University of Chicago He has contributed extensively to a number of journals and magazines Farley is also a founder and senior editor of Lawyers ** An aside: The Russians announced the presence of North Koreans in Kursk I was wrong in my assertions there weren’t any apologize to the author for any aspersions I may have made towards him The army needs to decide before hand what it wants out of a light tank which supports infantry and is Quick Deployment ready and has agility in tough terrain (with sufficient firepower) The problem is an honorable one: the survivability factor A light tank by its very nature and assigned mission is more vulnerable to enemy firepower Military has to decide the casualty probability they are willing to have for this category of weapon but some mission assignments have higher casualty probabilities than others If you want a Quick Deployment (air transport) and agility on the field (easy maintenance) then there will be limitations on the vehicle… which make it more dangerous for the occupants Weapons can not be all things to all people (that’s for politicians) they have to fit a mission assignment and the parameters & specs needed to fit that mission assignment The M10 Booker didn’t fit the parameters one bit describe the mission assignment and stay within those parameters mainly because American servicemen are so large in size The T-64 was very tiny in size for a post-war MBT standing no taller than most American basketball players in the NBA It was tiny in order to easily hide the vehicle in a forest by hiding inside or behind a large cottage or isla But the M10 is no T-64.Despite being a ‘light tank’ with a 105mm gun The size and height of the M10 meant that it simply has excess weight and so too big and heavy to carry by aircraft that’s no solid reason why it has to be cancelled The real reason is because it is now threatening to merely become another massive money-swallowing project by the DoD and website in this browser for the next time I comment